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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 12 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift travel assignment at a critical access hospital in Maine, requiring a ME or compact RN license and a minimum of 1 year of ED experience.
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Work setting is a 15-bed critical access hospital with a 4-bed ED, 10 M/S beds, and 5 Tele beds
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General ED patient population ranging from neonates to geriatrics, including abdominal pain, CHF, chest pain, trauma, respiratory illnesses, seizures, animal bites, and admitted holds
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Required skills include ICU holdovers, insulin drips, cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, central lines, BiPAP, ventilator management (with MD for settings), procedural sedation, RSI, and triage
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RN patient ratio is 1:4 (acuity dependent) on both shifts, with Med-Surg RNs cross-trained to provide backup support
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Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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In-house floating to Med/Surg or Telemetry patients as needed (typically very limited)
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Charting system is Cerner; experience preferred
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Equipment used includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, GE monitors, Hamilton T1 ventilators, and LifePak 20 defibrillators
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Active RN license — ME state license or compact license required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS; TNCC and NRP preferred
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Minimum 1 year of ED experience required; 2 years preferred
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Cerner EMR experience preferred
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Must have a permanent address 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME (489 State St, Bangor, ME 04401)
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Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
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Two professional references within the past year required, with at least one from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge nurse (no peer references)
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Copies of all current certifications required for consideration
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Full SSN, driver's license, and COVID vaccination documentation required for consideration
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Flu vaccination required for clearance to start
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Unit orientation is 3–4 days on the unit; no formal hospital-wide orientation
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Charge nurse is present and carries a patient assignment; nursing supervisor and nurse manager may assist with patient care when available
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Phlebotomy support is available on the unit
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No respiratory therapists on staff — RNs manage ventilator settings in collaboration with the physician
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Travelers are expected to cover at least 1–2 holidays based on the rotation schedule, but will not be required to work every holiday
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Scrubs must be a solid color and professional in appearance
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Free parking available on-site
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Manager interviews are required
